Family History

Interview with Nora Smith.

Interview with Vicki's childhood friend June Camenares.

Interview with Arthur Greenberg (lots of background noise).

Interview with Ida Crowe

Interview with David Gill. Family pictures and a full written account from David can be found ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

Interview with Max Green

Interview with Jean Morton

Interview with Ballard Morton

This episode chronicles the family's journey from Europe to Palestine in the 1930s, including their immigration, cultural adjustments, and educational and professional pursuits, while also exploring the impact of world events on their lives. Family pictures and the full account from David Gill upon which this podcast is based can be found ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

This episode explores the family's struggles to survive amidst changing political landscapes and their efforts to build new lives. Family pictures and the full account from David Gill upon which this podcast is based can be found ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

This episode focuses on Solomon Shpitsgluz's experiences as a soldier and prisoner of war during WWI. Family pictures and the full account from David Gill upon which this podcast is based can be found ⁠here⁠.

The Shpitsgluz family's story begins in Czarist Russia, with Simcha fighting in the Crimean War and later settling in Sevastopol as a tailor. His son, Chaim, became a shoemaker, creating a family legacy of perfectionism. The family lived through major historical events like the Russian Revolution and the mutiny on the Battleship Potemkin, while also participating in the early Zionist movement. Their journey includes themes of war, craftsmanship, family dynamics and resilience, and ultimately leads to their move to Tel Aviv. Family pictures and the full account from David Gill upon which this podcast is based can be found here.